imposing
/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
adjective
- Having a large, impressive, or commanding appearance that attracts attention and respect.
- Her imposing presence made everyone in the room quiet down immediately.
- The mountain range was truly imposing, with peaks that seemed to touch the clouds.
- The castle stood on the hill, an imposing structure with tall towers and thick stone walls.
- Seeming difficult to deal with or overcome because of size, strength, or importance.
- He faced an imposing list of tasks before the deadline.
- The team's imposing defense made it nearly impossible for the other side to score.
- The final exam felt like an imposing challenge that required weeks of preparation.
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verb
- Present participle of impose: forcing something (such as a rule, tax, or one's will) on someone.
- She was imposing her own ideas on the project without listening to anyone else.
- By imposing a curfew, the parents hoped to keep their teenagers safe.
- The government is imposing new regulations on the banking industry.
- Present participle of impose: taking unfair advantage of someone's time or kindness.
- She didn't want to be imposing, so she offered to help with the cooking.
- I felt like I was imposing on my friend by staying at her house for a whole week.
- He kept imposing on his coworkers by asking them to cover his shifts.